'Small chance' Jets DC Kacy Rodgers returns this weekend

There’s a chance the Jets get their defensive coordinator back sooner than they expected. Todd Bowles said Wednesday that DC Kacy Rodgers is awaiting medical test results and there’s a “small chance” he coaches Sunday against the Colts after missing last week’s game.

Bowles added that Rodgers made an appearance at the Jets’ facility on Wednesday, but the team won’t rush him back to the sideline until he’s fully recovered.

Rodgers has been dealing an undisclosed health issuefor the last week and was unable to coach the defense in Week 5. Bowles called the plays in his stead, but many were unsure if or when Rodgers would return to the sidelines.

With Rodgers in mind, the Jets defense delivered one of its best performances of the season Sunday. They stymied the Broncos’ offense – holding Denver to only 16 points and less than 100 rushing yards in a huge Week 5 win.

“When we found out, it definitely hit home,” linebacker Darron Lee said, according to the New York Post. “We know he’s going to fight through. We definitely got this win for him.”

Hopefully, the Jets will get Rodgers back for the Colts game to add more fuel to the defensive fire. Rodgers has coached the Jets defense since 2015, and this season the unit has a whole has taken a step forward despite losing several key players. If Rodgers cannot coach again, Bowles would step back into the defensive play-calling role he assumed last week.

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